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Beyond Case Management: The Role of Mental Health Professionals Within Part C Early Intervention
Erin Poffenberger, Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program, Frederick, Maryland Abstract Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act… Erin Poffenberger, Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program, Frederick, Maryland Abstract Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates the provision of…
Addressing Bias and Advancing Equity in State Policy – Connecticut
Ensuring an equitable start for all babies requires understanding the influence of race, ethnicity, and racism in the lives of… As a result of the longstanding history of systemic racism and marginalization in the United States, babies in communities of color, particularly Black, Hispanic, and…
New Report Reveals Economic and Care Disparities, Continued Mental and Emotional Distress Among Nation’s Babies and Families
ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains… ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains a challenge The mental and…
Hurting the Families that Need it Most – Connecticut
It’s Time to Remove Child Support Enforcement from State Child Care Subsidy Programs.… States funded under the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) are currently able to require child care subsidy recipients to cooperate with the child support program as a condition of eligibility. However, recognizing…
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Policy and Advocacy Achievements for Babies in 2021
Thank you for being a Big Voice for Little Kids in 2021! Let's keep babies top of mind in… This year, babies and families have had powerful champions, with extraordinary results. Policymakers are learning about the potential of the first three years of life and…
Connecticut Uses Strategic Investments to Boost Family Child Care
The state’s recipe for ensuring that family child care providers are receiving individualized supports at every stage of their careers… The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) has implemented and expanded staffed family child care networks (FCCNs) statewide since 2020. The initial 2018 pilot,…